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News articles published on hcvfd.orgen-usMon, 19 Mar 2018 22:20:11 GMTHCVFD & Penn Twp Police K9 Spring Purse Bash April 14th 2018Department Newshttp://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=147
147Firefighter Chris BozichTue, 13 Feb 2018 07:26:16 EST
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HCVFD & Penn Twp Police K9 Spring Purse Bash Doors open 4pm Grand Prize at 9pm( winner must be present to win) Tickets are $25.00 / 2 numbers per ticket 2018 Lenten Fish FryDepartment Newshttp://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=145
145Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:00:48 EST
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Harrison City VFD will be holding their Annual Lenten Fish Fry starting on February 16th from 4pm to 8pm and every Friday during the Lent. Please stop by and have the BEST HAND BATTERED FISH SANDWICH in Harrison City and support YOUR local Volunteer Fire Department.
]]>Station 87 Says Goodbye To A FriendDepartment Newshttp://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=144
144Firefighter Charles MillsTue, 21 Jul 2015 21:44:36 EST
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The members of Station 87 said goodbye to one of their own. Edward E. Good, Sr. passed away on Saturday July 4, 2015 at home at the age of 77. Mr. Good was a life member with 56 years of service including 24 years as Chief finally retiring in 1995. A life dedicated to the fire service he was also past president of the Fire Chiefs Association of Westmoreland County, past president of the Westmoreland County Firemen's Association, past big chief of the Mowhawk's Association. Mr. Good's selfless contributions to Harrison City, Penn Township and surrounding communities will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife Valerie, his two sons, Edward E. Good, Jr. and the current chief of the HCVFD, Gene Good as well as 4 grandchildren.
]]>Rescue 87 Assist In Wreck With Heavy EntrapmentDepartment Newshttp://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=143
143Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:40:40 EST
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In the early morning hours of July 8th 2014, Rescue 87 was alerted to respond to Route 130 in the area of Bobnick Lane, to assist Station 9 who was on scene of a wreck with confirmed entrapment and entanglement. A vehicle was traveling eastbound on Route 130 when the drive lost control of the wheel, striking two trees and a telephone pole. The pole sheared and caused the tree the vehicle was resting on to catch fire. Rescue 87 went enroute with a crew of 7. While approaching the scene, the commanding officer requested Rescue 87 into the scene and requested its crew deploy multiple pieces of rescue equipment. Crew from Rescue 87,as well as stations 7, 9 , and 86, spent approximately 40 minutes cutting the vehicle apart to free the pinned driver. After the driver was free of the vehicle, EMS transported the patient to a local trauma center for injuries. Great job by all Public Safety Personal Involved!
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142Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:13:40 EST
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At 0823 hours on Jan 11th 2014, Station 87 was activated to respond to Sunnyfield Ct for a possible lightning strike to a house. Stations 7, 9, 63, and 106 were activated for the assist. Chief 87 arrived on scene with nothing showing from the exterior of the residence. Truck 87 was the first unit on scene. Crews made entry to the residence and noticed a odor of smoke in the structure. All rooms as well as the attic were searched with no findings. Truck 87 was set up and the roof was searched by firefighters from station 87 with no findings. After the residence was searched it was deemed that the thermostat of the residence had shorted out and smoked, causing the odor in the building. All units then were released from the scene by Chief 87.
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141Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:59:52 EST
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At 1655 hours on Jan 10th 2014, Station 87, as well as Engine 3, Engine 13, Truck 20, Stations 7, 9, 63, and 106 were activated to respond to Value Behavioral Health on Pleasant Valley Rd for a odor of natural gas in the building. Assistant 87-1 arrived on scene first and assumed command. At this time the building had already been evacuated. Upon arrival, firefighters could smell a strong odor of natural gas in the area of the front door of the business. Crews from Truck 87, Quint 7 , and Engine 63 metered the building and searched for a probable cause of the odor. Gas company representatives were called to the scene once the building was scanned with no readings found but a strong odor still at the entry way. After a thorough search with the gas company, it was determined that grease on door hinges caused the smell. All units were then released from the scene.
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139Firefighter Mark FergusonWed, 28 Nov 2012 18:47:13 EST
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On behalf of all Harrison City Volunteer Firefighters, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to our Manor VFD brothers and sisters on the passing of Bill Fink.

Bill was a life member of the Manor Volunteer Fire Department and held the position of chief for many years. Bill was a member of the Western Pa. Firemen's Association and the Western Pa. Fire Chief's Association. Additionally, Bill served as a fire instructor and a member of the Mohawks.

Bill has touched many lives throughout his career through his mentoring and teaching. Bill was a great person that was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Trucks 87 and 57 (Irwin) flying the stars and stripes for Chief Fink's funeral
]]>HCVFD TRAINS WITH FDNY AND CAMDEN, NJ FIREFIGHTERSDepartment Newshttp://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=138
138Firefighter Mark FergusonFri, 01 Jun 2012 21:41:26 EST
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For two, hot days, five firefighters from station 87 participated in an intensive training program by New York City and Camden, NJ firefighters. Hosted by the City of Jeannette, firefighters from Jeannette, Ligonier, Greensburg and Harrison City reviewed various aspects of firefighting including Engine and truck operations, forcible entry, and firefighter survival.

We would like to thank our New York and Camden, NJ brothers along with the City of Jeannette for hosting an excellent training program.

The end of the firefighter survival maze!!
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137Firefighter Mark FergusonTue, 17 Apr 2012 21:22:51 EST
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At 10:44am, engine 87 was dispatched to assist station 65 (North Hempfield) with a working commercial structure fire at Graham's Dairy Supply on Business Route 66 just over the Penn Township line. Engine 87 was assigned to assist engine 63 (Claridge) establishing second water supply source. Engine 63 dropped their entire bed of 5" large diameter house and engine 87 dropped 800 feet of the big line to feed engine 63 on scene. Once on scene, firefighters from 87 provided hands in opening up ventilation points around the building as well as assisting brother firefighters on large master stream operations. Engine 87 was on scene for over 5 hours providing support. VIEW OF SMOKE FROM 3-MILES AWAY ON BUSHY RUN ROAD
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136Firefighter Mark FergusonSat, 03 Mar 2012 15:23:25 EST
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Rescue 87 was dispatched to assist station 63 (Claridge) with a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment shortly after midnight. Police arrived on scene, confirmed entrapment; however, the patient did not appear to be injured. Firefighters performed a side roof flap once the vehicle was stabilized with wood cribbing and air shore struts.

Rescue 87 was back in service within 20 minutes.

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